High Road Training Partnerships 2025 Grant Program – Request for Applications
Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN24-38
Issued: April 22, 2025
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) are pleased to announce up to $18,577,290 in available grant funding for the High Road Training Partnerships 2025 Grant Program (HRTP 2025), a California Jobs First initiative. Of the total funding available, a minimum of $4,327,290 is allocated for projects in the healthcare sector.
Purpose of the Grant
This cycle of the HRTP initiative continues the CWDB's commitment to increase access to High Road jobs for underserved populations.
Eligibility
Eligibility for HRTP 2025 funding is limited to applicants who meet one of the following criteria:
- Past or current CWDB-funded HRTP grantees.
- New High Road partnerships that include a Labor Management Partnership, Project Labor Agreement, Labor Peace Agreement, or Community Benefits Agreement.
For more details on eligibility, guidelines, and application requirements, refer to the HRTP 2025 Request for Application.
How to Apply
Applying for HRTP 2025 funding is a two-phase process.
In Phase I, applicants must complete and submit a Pre-Application form to Solicitations@cwdb.ca.gov and include “HRTP 2025 Pre-Application Submission” in the subject line. Phase I Pre-Applications are due Wednesday, May 21, 2025, by 5:00 pm PT.
Applicants approved to advance to Phase II will be emailed an invitation to apply with information and deadlines for the Phase II application process.
Inquiries
For questions about this funding opportunity, contact the CWDB's Solicitations team at Solicitations@cwdb.ca.gov and include "HRTP 2025" in the subject line.
/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division